Camera - Polaroid, 'The 800', U.S.A.,1957-1962
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1957-1962
The 800 Land camera, folding type, was manufactured by Polaroid, U.S.A., in 1957-1962. The camera folds into the hard body once the bellows are collapsed. This camera used roll film. Most Land cameras allow for the film to be developed inside the camera. The film was placed on two reels or spools; one housing the negative roll, the other the positive paper and developing containers.
Like Polaroid's Pathfinder Land cameras, 'The 800' used Polaroid's picture roll Land film that ceased being used by 1992, however some models have been successfully converted to use modern films. Off-white camera with taupe leatherette cover and metal trim. Fold out front exposes white lens plate and bellows. Leather buckled hand strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 4
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 115 mm (Width), 95 mm (Depth), 145 mm (Height)
Technical characteristics
- Brand recorded
- Polaroid
- Maker recorded
- Polaroid Corporation
Design
- Inscription
- Lens plate: 'POLAROID/ Land Camera / The / 800'.
Identification
- Candidate id
- mv-388932
- Museum object number
- ST 35546
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
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